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Herstory

The Fernie Women's Centre has been actively involved in the Elk Valley since we opened in 1979. We are proud to have contributed to our communities in the following projects:

The Fernie Women’s Centre set up the community’s first non-profit daycare centre called Dandy Lion Daycare.

We also set up the first safehomes network in the Elk Valley run by volunteers. This was a precursor to the Elkford Women’s Task Force Safehomes program, which currently hosts the program for women and children leaving abusive situations.
In early 1992 we organized and hosted (with input from a regional steering committee) the Duluth conference on family violence.

We organized and facilitated the “Healthy Communities” workshop (*one of thirteen in the Province) which formed the basis for the current government recommendations for a more community based Health Care system.

In 1998 we developed an 11 unit Second Stage Housing Program (Chrysalis House) for the Elk Valley, we also set up the Elk Valley Family Society, which now operates the housing.

We created “A Simplified Guide to Gender Based Analysis – A Workbook for Creating Equitable Results”.

We have worked for 6 years with the MLA and Municipal politicians to get a public transit system.

We helped develop the City of Fernie’s Official Community Plan.

We are founding members of the Affordable Housing Partnership working to develop an affordable, accessible senior’s housing complex.

We offer food security and clothing/household goods exchange programs.

We are very involved in Community Development and have set up the Columbia Basin Family Resource Society.

Stopping the Violence Counselling

If you are dealing with or have dealt with any sort of abuse at any point in your life, then you may be familiar with the stress and trauma that can occur as a result. The Stopping the Violence Program exists so that you don’t have to go through it alone.

Counsellors provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for women to explore the effects of violence in their lives. Counselling is tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each woman.

We Operate in Fernie, Sparwood,and Elkford

For more information please contact us

Parent Tot Fun Times

Parent-Tot Fun Times
This free drop-in program is a rich environment for parents to interact and bond with children aged 1 through 6. Parent-tot Fun Times also provides opportunities for parent to learn valuable parenting skills from early childhood professionals and guest speakers.

At a typical drop-in, parents can expect to participate in a sing-a-long, story telling, and a craft with their child.

Parent-tot fun times will benefit parents by:
Providing support and an opportunity to meet other parents with young children
Suggesting activities and other ways of supporting your child’s healthy development
Offering information, resources, and referrals to other services based on your needs

Schedule:
Mondays in Fernie at the Fernie Family Centre (521 4th Ave) from 9:30-noon
Tuesdays in Sparwood at the Rec Centre (above the arena in the hall) from 9:30-noon
Wednesdays in Elkford at the Congregational Church (500 Alpine Way) 9:30-noon

for more information contact Petrea Palmer at 250-433-1813, elkvalley.capc@gmail.com or check them out on Facebook.

Bellies to Babies

The goal of the Bellies to Babies program (formerly Better Babies) is to help mothers grow the healthiest baby possible. This program is for moms-to-be and new moms in the Elk Valley and South Country, and can provide the following free of charge:

Nutrition and health counseling
Bi-weekly drop-ins with lunches and guest speakers
Individual visits
Prenatal vitamins
Food vouchers
Breastfeeding support
Vitamin D drops for infants
Prenatal Education
Friendship and support

Any other resources, information, or support you need… just ask!

For more information please contact us or to contact Bellies to Babies directly please email belliestobabies@outlook.com

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